FPGA Engineering Manager

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineering Manager in Ottawa, Ontario, to lead the design and delivery of next-generation broadcast and video processing technology. You will manage a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality and timely delivery of complex hardware development programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, over 10 years of experience in FPGA design, and strong leadership skills. This role demands excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FPGA or high-speed digital design.
• Strong background in serial interfaces and high-speed protocols.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor FPGA, software, and verification engineers.
• Define FPGA architecture and development methodologies.
• Drive execution of FPGA design and verification.
• Establish best practices for design reviews and coding standards.

Skills

FPGA architecture

High-speed digital design

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

ModelSim/QuestaSim

Python

Tcl

Bash

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

FPGA Engineering Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineering Manager to lead the design and delivery of next‑generation broadcast and video processing technology. This individual will oversee a multidisciplinary team of FPGA, software, and verification engineers to ensure innovation, quality, and timely delivery across complex hardware development programs. The role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor FPGA, software, and verification engineers through design, development, integration, and release cycles.
• Define FPGA architecture and development methodologies aligned with product and business goals.
• Drive execution of FPGA design, verification, and integration to ensure quality and performance targets are met.
• Establish and enforce best practices for design reviews, coding standards, and continuous integration workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including hardware, software, and product management, to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Evaluate new FPGA technologies, EDA tools, and verification methodologies to enhance productivity and design quality.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and planning sessions to align development with the overall technology roadmap.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise engineering staff, including task planning, progress tracking, and performance reviews.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience in FPGA or high‑speed digital design.
• Strong background in FPGA architecture, serial interfaces, and high‑speed protocols (DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI).
• Proficiency with FPGA design and verification tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, ModelSim/QuestaSim) and scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Bash).
• Experience with lab debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, etc.).
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving product delivery.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.